Quincy Charles
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is said to be leading the fight to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez this summer, according to (h/t Daily Star).
The Spanish press has begun to speculate the news, with Saul being linked with a summer move to Liverpool to join Jurgen Klopp’s team.
The Reds have spotted an opportunity due to Atletico’s deteriorating financial situation, according to Diario AS in Spain.
The Madrid-based club was boosted by a spectacular LaLiga title, but they have been heavily impacted by the coronavirus outbreak and must claw back funds as a result.
As a result, rumours say that Atletico would consider offers for the 26-year-old in the area of €40 million (£35 million) this summer.
Last season, Saul was pushed down the pecking order by Diego Simeone, and Atletico have already made a midfield addition this summer with the acquisition of the intriguing Rodrigo de Paul.
Saul is now trailing Koke, Thomas Lemar, and Marcos Llorente, with Hector Herrera and Geoffrey Kondogbia all playing for Atletico.
According to reports, German heavyweights Bayern Munich have approached Saul, but he has stated that he will only leave the Spanish side for the Premier League.
The 26-year-old is under a long-term contract with Atletico until the summer of 2026, with a €150 million release clause.
Atletico, on the other hand, is said to be eager to sell and utilize the money to develop their squad in preparation for a title defense next season.
After allowing Georginio Wijnaldum to join Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent this summer, Liverpool are keeping a close eye on the midfield transfer market.
